Meanwhile, DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was detained by the police from his Chennai residence.

Speaking to reporters from inside the police van after his detention, Udhayanidhi said he sees this as "a comedy." He clarified that he had not named anyone and that he hadn't spoken in bad taste. "I am ready to face the consequences, and I am not afraid of arrest," he added, once again reaffirming that he did not say anything wrong against anybody. Additionally, veteran DMK leader TR Baalu defended Stalin, saying that he has not mentioned anyone nor has he made a reference against any particular woman. "These are cooked-up false stories," Baalu said, referring to the allegations levelled against the LoP.

Madras high court Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan directed police to release Udhayanidhi "today itself" after his questioning. The directive came after the TVK government submitted to the court that it had merely detained the LoP for questioning, clarifying that he would be released soon. Tamil Nadu Advocate General (AG) Vijay Narayan told the court that the State had "no intention" of keeping Stalin in custody, adding that the government only wants to protect women's interests.

Besides directing the DMK leader's release, the court also directed Udhayanidhi to cooperate with the investigation and appear before the police as and when requested. The court was hearing an urgent anticipatory bail plea moved by Stalin after an FIR was registered against him.